Identity & Access Management (IDAM) Architect - DV Cleared

Location: Basingstoke (Site-based)

Security Clearance: Must hold current, active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or be willing to go through DV Clearance

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum

Package: + Bonus + 10% DV Allowance + £6,000 Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits

Overview:

Are you a highly skilled IDAM Architect holding current DV clearance, seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic, customer-focused environment?

We are partnering with a leading global technology organisation to recruit a talented IDAM Architect to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a key technical authority, designing and delivering cutting-edge Identity and Access Management solutions for complex projects. You'll collaborate within a multi-skilled delivery team where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and achieving together are core values.

The Role:

As the IDAM Architect, you will report to the Solution Owner and take ownership of the end-to-end design and delivery of IDAM work packages. You will be the subject matter expert, ensuring solutions meet stringent functional and non-functional requirements while navigating governance and review processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall technical design of IDAM solutions, creating and maintaining High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Provide SME leadership and specialised expertise on IDAM technologies, tools, and their integration within enterprise systems.
• Ensure designs meet requirements and successfully pass review and governance gates.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IDAM solutions, processes, and support.
• Collaborate closely with multi-skilled agile delivery teams.
• Manage the delivery of ongoing changes and enhancements to IDAM solutions based on evolving user needs.
• Leverage experience with identity governance principles, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and access request workflows.
• Apply knowledge of key IdAM standards and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Essential: Extensive, demonstrable experience in Identity and Access Management (IDAM) architecture and technologies.
• Essential: Proven ability to create detailed HLDs and LLDs for complex technical solutions.
• Essential: Must hold current and transferable UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• Strong understanding of identity governance concepts (RBAC, access requests).
• In-depth knowledge of key IdAM standards.
• Experience providing SME leadership within the IDAM domain.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Windows Enterprise technologies and architectures.
• Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting for automation.
• Experience working within agile delivery methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

What's on Offer:

• This position offers a highly attractive compensation and benefits package:
• Base Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
• Bonus: performance-related bonus
• DV Allowance: 10% of base salary (reflecting the security requirement)
• Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum
• Pension: Generous scheme (details available, often includes strong matching contributions)
• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday allowance (likely 25+ days plus bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (Role dependent, common at this level)
• Flexible Benefits: Options to tailor benefits to your needs.
• Employee Discounts & Wellbeing Programmes
• Opportunity to work within a people-centric organisation committed to diversity and inclusion, delivering impactful solutions.